Purgatory News
Devolved finance ministers push Chancellor over cost of living crisis support
Stormont Finance Minister Conor Murphy has joined with his counterparts in Wales and Scotland to call on Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi to increase targeted support for those worst impacted by the cost-of-living crisis..
Veterans Buddy Box learning tool brings big smiles to Ukrainian refugees
A British Armed Forces veterans educational resource has helped break down language barriers for Ukrainian refugees in schools across the UK, leaving them with big smiles..
Design Museum to explore story of Surrealism in landmark exhibition
The story of the Surrealist movement and its impact on the world will be displayed in an eye-opening exhibition at The Design Museum..
Public support decent pay rise for health workers report
More than half the public believe an above-inflation pay rise for NHS staff of more than 9% would be a fair increase, new research suggests..
Almost a third of pub visits alcohol free as drinkers moderate research finds
Almost a third of pub visits are now completely alcohol-free as the trend for moderation among drinkers continues to grow, according to new research..
EasyJet launches new customer service initiatives to help passengers this summer
EasyJet has launched new initiatives to help passengers travelling this summer, including extra customer service staff and the introduction of a hotline for families with young children..
Universal household levy offers viable alternative to BBC licence fee report
A universal household levy could offer a viable alternative to the BBC licence fee, a new report has suggested..
Continuing labour and skills shortages could cost economy 30bn
The shortage of workers could cost the UK economy £30 billion every year unless the problem is tackled, recruiters are warning..
Some female bears may pick dens near people to keep threat of males away
Some female bears choose to live closer to humans in a bid to keep themselves and their new-born cubs safe from male bears, a new study suggests..
Mordaunt hits back at smears over transgender views
Tory leadership contender Penny Mordaunt has claimed she is the victim of smears following fresh claims about her views on transgender issues..
Nathan Ellis hails calming influence of Hampshire captain James Vince
Nathan Ellis hailed the calming influence of James Vince as Hampshire claimed the Vitality Blast title after beating Lancashire in a final filled with late drama..
Warning over ferocious heat as temperatures set to soar
A health boss has warned the forecast for high temperatures could result in people dying while Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab said people should be resilient enough to enjoy the sunshine..
Doing Love Island was the worst decision of my life says Jacques ONeill
Jacques ONeill has said he couldnt cope in the Love Island villa after quitting the hit reality dating show..
MS removes best before dates from fruit and vegetables to tackle food waste
Marks and Spencer is to remove best before dates from more than 300 fruit and vegetable products in a bid to reduce food waste..
Rail strikes to go ahead as no ones coming to the table union leader says
Nationwide rail strikes planned for later this month are still due to go ahead, a union leader has said, as no-ones coming to the table to find a way out..
Fred Kerley crowned 100m world champion as US secures clean sweep in Eugene
Fred Kerley was crowned 100m world champion as the USA secured a clean sweep in Eugene, Oregon..
13 million families facing cost of living crisis with no savings buffer
Around 1.3 million families across Britain had no savings before the biggest cost-of-living crisis in a generation struck, a think tank has said..
Video games companies must do more to prevent children buying loot boxes
The Culture Secretary has urged video games companies to do more to ensure children cant make in-game purchases, known as loot boxes..
Rishi Sunak targets scrapping EU laws in fresh pitch to Brexiteers
Rishi Sunak is pledging to scrap hundreds of remaining EU laws and regulations if he wins the race for the Tory crown in a fresh pitch to win over Brexiteers..
Rocket blasts off from Scottish moor as students aim for space
A group of university students have launched a rocket 16,000ft into the air from a moor in Scotland, as they attempt to one day cross the boundary of space..





















